Biplane Angiography Image Zoom Synchronization Controller
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Solution Overview
Problem
In biplane angiography systems, physicians must manually adjust the image zoom formats for each of the two x-ray detectors separately, leading to duplication of tasks and increased procedural time.
Innovation Solution
A system controller synchronizes the image zoom format settings between the two x-ray detectors upon receiving a synchronization signal, automatically applying the selected zoom format to both detectors, ensuring that subsequent images have the same format without requiring separate adjustments for each plane.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual adjustment of image zoom formats is performed for each x-ray detector separately, then each detector can be independently configured, but procedural time increases due to duplication of tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the zoom format configuration operations for two separate x-ray detectors into a single synchronized operation. When synchronization is enabled, adjusting the zoom format for one detector automatically applies the same setting to the other detector, eliminating the need for separate manual adjustments while maintaining independent configuration capability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically switches between synchronized and independent configuration modes for the two detectors. The synchronization state can be changed during operation, allowing the system to adapt between maintaining identical settings (synchronized mode) and allowing independent adjustments (independent mode) based on procedural needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate zoom format adjustments are made for each detector, then custom configurations are possible, but task duplication occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the configuration operations for both detectors into a unified synchronized operation. A single zoom format adjustment command is applied to both detectors simultaneously when synchronization is active, reducing operational complexity while preserving the ability to configure detectors independently when adaptability is required.
Solution Approach 2:
The zoom format adjustment mechanism serves dual functions: it can operate independently for each detector when customization is needed, or synchronously for both detectors when consistency is desired. This multi-functionality allows the same interface to handle both configuration modes without requiring separate control systems.
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AI summary
A system and method are disclosed for acquiring images in a biplane angiography system. The system and method allows synchronization of the image zoom format settings for the x-ray images acquired from the two planes of the biplane angiography system thus allowing the user to adjust the image zoom format setting for only one image plane.